You know the type, the ones who have had frustration as their constant companion, often onlookers when the whips are cracking at the most important time of the season.

They’re the ones laughing now as they have a pretty important date on Saturday against Adelaide, where victory would allow a generation of Tiger supporters to finally get a taste of the ultimate success.

But getting their hands on that cup won’t be easy, as Don Pyke as his Adelaide outfit are an exceptionally formidable opponent, which would make victory on Saturday all the more sweeter.

There are three main ways which the Crows will get you.

CAPTAIN CROW: Taylor Walker will lead the Adelaide charge against Richmond on Saturday. Picture: AAP

The first is through their pressure.

They were outstanding with this on Friday as they disposed of Geelong, forcing the Cats into uncharacteristic after uncharacteristic error, which they then made them pay for it on the scoreboard.

The second is their quick ball movement. There is something very Hawthorn-like about their precise use of the ball when they are up and going.

Adelaide’s ability to pinpoint targets is first rate, and if they are allowed some space they will cut up the Tigers on the wide open spaces of the MCG.

But it’s the Crows’ attack that looks set to be provide the biggest headache.

Their the plethora of options in the front half would be the biggest worry for Damien Hardwick and his coaching cohorts.

Taylor Walker, Eddie Betts, Tom Lynch, Charlie Cameron, Josh Jenkins and Andy Otten/Mitch McGovern [dependant on injury] will be tough to stop, and are the key reasons why Adelaide are the best attacking side in the land.

There is one area though where we know Richmond can match it with their South Australian rivals.

The Tigers are also experts with pressure. They perfected this against Cats and the Giants on the way to the season decider, an indication they are well and truly up to the challenge.

Richmond’s front-half has been an intriguing set-up, considering Jack Riewoldt doesn’t have another tall attacking comrade up front.

It has been the little guys, feeding off and creating that said pressure, which have been the ones to cause all the damage.

Dustin Martin’s ability to contribute from the midfield and up front has been vital, as has Jacob Townsend’s ability to provide another scoreboard option.

Both defences are rock solid, with the Tigers the third best in the league [conceding 1684 points in the home and away season] and the Crows fourth [1776].

Alex Rance is one of the best defenders we have seen, while Dylan Grimes and David Astbury offer great support and Bachar Houli and Nick Vlastuin the run.

Daniel Talia, Rory Laird, Jake Lever, Luke Brown, Kyle Hartigan and James Kelly lead a more than handy back unit for the Crows.

The midfield battle will provide intriguing contests [Martin, Trent Cotchin and Dion Prestia v Rory Sloane and Brad and Matt Crouch], but one area you would expect Adelaide to have an advantage is in the ruck.

Toby Nankervis has been wonderful, but he faces a big task in trying to get the better of Sam Jacobs.

While for many an Adelaide victory would spoil the party, when you consider everything the club has gone through, you can’t deny them this potential joy.

The deaths of Phil Walsh and Dean Bailey are, obviously, the biggest hurdles they have had to face, but the club has also seen players like Nathan Bock, Phil Davis, Jack Gunston, Patrick Dangerfield and Kurt Tippett leave for greener pastures.

The nature of Tippett’s departure also saw them stripped of its first and second draft picks for 2012 and 2013.